Jonny Evans believes Northern Ireland’s 3-2 friendly win over the Czech Republic in Prague shows Michael O’Neill’s men are equipped to reach Euro 2020 via the qualifying play-offs. That looked the ideal test of a three-man defence which saw Tom Flanagan come in alongside Evans and Craig Cathcart. “Teams bombarding our box, being able to adapt tactically, that was good about the game,” Evans added. “I think over the last couple of years we have shown that we are team that can come away and get results. “I want to be where Craig and Jonny are so I speak to Craig and Jonny during the week and stuff like that.

Source: Irish Examiner October 15, 2019 21:22 UTC